Although sometimes necessary, appearing in Court is often a lengthy, expensive, and disappointing trial (pun intended). Any combination of failed preparation, miscommunication between client and attorney, or incomplete discovery can cause the process to result in imperfect and incomplete Orders. Sometimes just the limitations of the court process (such as the limited time of the Judge to hear each case) can result in frustrating court appearances.
In order to avoid unnecessary costs, you may want to consider alternatives to litigation such as Mediation or Collaborative Law. For more information about those processes read our past posts:
What are the Advantages & Disadvantages of MediationDramatic Impact of Mediation on Children of DivorceMediation, Collaborative Law or Litigation: What's your Vote? - A 3 Part Post:The Cleavers Divorce: Collaborative Law, Mediation or Litigation - Part IThe Huxtable's Divorce: Collaborative Law, Mediation or Litigation - Part IIThe Honeymooners' Divorce: Collaborative Law, Mediation or Litigation - Part IIIEven if mediation or collaborative law is not available in your case (these processes both require joint and volunteer participation), it is still possible to reach agreements with the proper preparation and forethought. Make sure that you provide your attorney with all of the information necessary for them to properly and timely prepare your case, and they should be able to make appropriate and timely proposals for settlement that could help you avoid costly and disappointing court appearances.
Several in-the-know readers have passed along an incendiary anonymous memo making the rounds among administrators and trustees regarding fin...
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